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People's trust is the driving force behind AICâs commitment to farmersâ welfare, says CMD
25-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC), a key player in the agricultural insurance sector, recently celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day with enthusiasm and innovation.
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Biofloc Technology: A Waste-Reducing Innovation for Aquaculture
20-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
 In the quest for sustainable aquaculture practices, Biofloc Technology (BFT) has emerged as a game-changing innovation.
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Coop model pivots Indiaâs emergence as worldâs largest milk producer: Milma chief at IDF World Dairy Summit
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
Noting that the cooperative model has immensely contributed to Indiaâs rise as the worldâs largest milk producer, Milma Chairman K S Mani made a strong pitch at the World Dairy Summit in Paris for adoption of sustainable and smart practices to turn the global challenges faced by the dairy sector into opportunities.
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Agricultural Innovation, Technology: Key to Combating Hunger
04-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.
With the recent release of the United Nations (UN) 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, CropLife Asia and its member companies are highlighting the increasingly critical role agricultural innovation and technology play in enabling and empowering regional farmers to produce the safe, nutritious and affordable food that drives food security in Asia.
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Meghalaya Pineapple Fest 2024: Second edition concludes in the presence of Meghalaya CM
15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The second edition of Meghalaya Pineapple Fest 2024, organised by the Government of Meghalaya, held at the iconic Dilli Haat, concluded on Sunday. Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma visited the Meghalaya Farmers' Market and engaged with farmers and entrepreneurs, exploring the exhibits of the festival.
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Meghalaya recognizes best performing young farmers with awards, seed-money
23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmersâ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, through the office of the Principal, Basic Agriculture Training Centre, awarded the achievements of 8 Best Performing candidates from different districts a cash prize of INR 50000 each to support their venture under the visionary programme titled, âThe Training of Rural Educated Youth for Self-Employment on Farm-Based Activitiesâ (TREYSEFA)â.
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Bayer advances genome-editing initiatives for nutrition enhanced vegetables
28-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
As part of its strategic open innovation approach global life science company Bayer has advanced two initiatives with external partners to bring forward genome editing in vegetables.
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A Sprout of Innovation: Indoor Farming Takes Root in India
29-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape, long dominated by traditional open-field farming, is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Indoor farming, a controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technique, is gaining traction as a sustainable and efficient solution to the challenges plaguing conventional agriculture.
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Bayer launches Better School Program in partnership with BharatCares to promote STEM learning and innovation in rural schools
13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Bayer, a global life sciences company with core strengths in agriculture and healthcare, today announced its collaboration with BharatCares, a social impact organization, to launch the âBetter School Programâ at Adpodra Group Government Primary School in Himatnagar, Gujarat. Aimed at enhancing educational facilities and enabling experiential learning opportunities for the students in Himatnagar, the âBetter School Programâ focuses on providing a foundational leap to economically challenged students and will benefit more than 850 students from grades 1st to 8th, across four schools.
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Rallis India appoints Dr Gyanendra Shukla as MD &Â CEOÂ from 1 April 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd, a leading agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2024. He will take over from Sanjiv Lal on completion of his term on March 31, 2024.
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NABARD, National Rural Livelihood Mission MoU to benefit women SHGs
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Marking a strategic alliance to benefit rural women SHGs, NABARD and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development, GoI inked a landmark MoU on 27 February 2024 in NABARDâs Head Office, Mumbai.
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BharatRohan partners with AgHub at Telangana State Agricultural University
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
BharatRohan, a pioneer in providing hyper spectral imagining enabled drone based crop monitoring services has announced a co-innovation partnership with AgHub, the Agri-innovation hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU).
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Agricultural Drone Policy in Maharashtra: Cultivating Innovation in Farming
26-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The state of Maharashtra, known as the agricultural heartland of India, has been witnessing a transformative shift in farming practices with the integration of advanced technologies like agricultural drones.
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Haryana CM champions drone tech for farmers: Introduces Marut AG365 at Viskhit Bharat Yatra
20-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattar introduced Marut's AG365 drones to inaugurate the drone Yatra in Haryana as part of nationwide Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra which reached Billouch village in Faridabad.Â
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Crop yields surge as Rallis India unleashes NAYAZINC: A zinc innovation forged in science
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and pioneer in Indian agri-inputs, is unleashing a revolution in crop nutrition with NAYAZINC, a patented zinc fertilizer meticulously crafted to empower farmers and revitalize soils.
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ICFA launches World's first International Agro Arbitration Centre in New Delhi
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Launching the world's first agro focussed dispute settlement body, International Agro Arbitration Centre (IAAC), promoted by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, Justice P. Sathasivam, Former Chief Justice of India and Former Governor of Kerala, said that IAAC is poised to revolutionize dispute resolution mechanism within the agricultural and food sector in India and worldwide.
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Dvara E-Registry wins World Economic Forumâs Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recognized for innovation in agricultural technology, Dvara E-Registry has been named one of the 12 winners of the World Economic Forumâs Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge. The company's digital platforms are paving the way for a new era of sustainable farming and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers across India.
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Bolstering food security: The remarkable tale of climate-resilient wheat in India
12-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Amidst the challenges posed by climate change, one innovation in agriculture stands as a beacon of hope in India: Climate-Resilient Wheat. Developed through tireless research efforts, this remarkable crop has the potential to transform Indian agriculture, ensuring food security for millions and mitigating the impact of an unpredictable climate.
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Revolutionizing agriculture: The rise of vertical farming"
09-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
In recent years, a groundbreaking innovation in agriculture has been quietly taking root, offering a sustainable and efficient solution to address the growing global demand for fresh produce.
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Maharashtra CM introduces Marut Drones AG365 to Buldhana farmersÂ
08-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
With farmerâs welfare at priority, Maharashtra government and Marut Drones in collaboration introduced Marutâs AG365 drones to farmers of the Buldhana district Shri Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, personally interacted with the beneficiaries and encouraged them to spread awareness about the use of drones in farming, this is a positive step towards promoting technological advancements in agriculture.
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Agritech start-up farmers fresh zone earns UN recognition for sustainable innovation
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Farmers Fresh Zone (Farmers FZ), an innovative start-up focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector, has gained global recognition by being selected as the sole Indian participant in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Seed's SDG Agrifood accelerator programme for innovators.
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Innovative solar MilkoChill units revolutionize dairy industry with instant chilling technology
20-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Prompt Group, a pioneering equipment and software solutions provider in the dairy supply chain, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation known as Solar MilkoChill units to bridge the gap in chilling infrastructure for enhanced milk quality and sustainability.
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UPL bags Clarivate South Asia Innovation Award 2023 for third time
17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) (âUPLâ) a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has been awarded the South Asia Innovation Award in agribusiness for the third time recognizing UPL as a top innovator.
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Swaraj Tractors launches new harvester, revolutionizing farming efficiency
09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a distinguished tractor brand under the Mahindra Group, has unveiled its latest innovation, the 'Swaraj 8200 Wheel Harvester', designed to empower farmers with unparalleled efficiency and cutting-edge technology.
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Arya.ag appoints ex-Flipkart techie Jatinder Alagh as the CTO
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, continues to solidify its leadership team with the appointment of Jatinder Alagh as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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 DCM Shriram Foundation, The/Nudge Institute announce INR 2.6 Cr prize challenge to tackle agri-water issues
25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
DCM Shriram Foundation and The/Nudge Institute, in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (GoI), have launched the DCM Shriram AgWater Challenge.
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Shakti Pumps commences operations in Uganda to supply solar-powered water pumping system
27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (herein referred to as âShakti Pumpsâ), a leading manufacturer of stainless-steel submersible solar pumps, pressure booster pumps, pump-motors, controllers, and inverters among other products, has expanded its presence in another export market with the commencement of operations in Uganda and opened a branch office in the country.Â
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Kerala Milk Federation launches âRepositioning Milma 2023â initiative
19-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today launched an ambitious rebranding initiative of the cooperative dairy major Milma focusing on the image makeover of the brand by bringing uniformity in packaging, design and products quality to meet the challenges from domestic and global competitors while reinforcing its position as the market leader.
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Innovation, eco-friendly technologies draw visitors at India International Seafood Show expo
16-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
India today demonstrated its prowess in seafood technology by showcasing latest advancements, ranging from a web-based software that caters to all activities of marine products business to energy-efficient and eco-friendly equipment, at the 23rd edition of the three-day India International Seafood Show (IISS) that commenced in the city today.
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Bayer launches fellowship programme, âMedhaâ to empower economically weaker students
30-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Bayer in collaboration with Bhubaneshwar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), an initiative by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, has launched a unique fellowship programme âMedhaâ, exclusively for students from the economically weaker sections. Under this fellowship, Bayer will support 125 research scholars in the field of agriculture and life sciences.
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BioPrime AgriSolutions awarded patent for invention of a novel bio-formulation to manage abiotic stress in plants
10-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
Indian Governmentâs patent office has granted BioPrime AgriSolutions patent number for the invention of a Novel Bio-Formulation to manage Abiotic Stress in plants and to improve the yield.
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India's agrifood startups raises a whopping US $4.6 billion funding in FY2022
30-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
India has overtaken China as Asia-Pacific's biggest funder of agrifoodtech innovation, attracting record levels of investment in the fiscal year April 2021 to March 2022, according to AgFunder and Omnivore's fourth India AgriFood Startup Investment Report.
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Agritalks Brazil-Singapore showcases Brazilian Agricultureâs commitment to a global sustainable futureÂ
29-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agritalks Brazil-Singapore, a conference focused on promoting innovation, sustainability, and security in agriculture, was held in Singapore for the very first time.
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Federal Bank begins testing for RBIH-developed KCC
23-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Federal bank officially launched the pilot for Instant Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in the presence of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and the Tamil Nadu state government.
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GSP Crop Science bags exclusive patent to combat whitefly insects
05-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
GSP Crop Science, a leader in the agrochemical business and Indiaâs first company to develop the SE formulation in its R&D centre, gets an exclusive patent for its synergistic suspo-emulsion formulation of Pyriproxifen and Diafenthiuron (branded GSP SLR 525 SE Formulation) by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, which is a subordinate office under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.
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Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art regional innovation center for food & nutrition in Singapore
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group's commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities.
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BigHaat appoints Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer
19-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
BigHaat, India's largest Digital Agri Platform, has roped in Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer to boost the adoption of agri-tech and expand its presence from 10 million farmers to the next milestone.
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Women leaders building sustainable, inclusive food system globally
16-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
On the occasion of International Womenâs Day, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation held a webinar on 'Women Leadership Building Sustainable and Inclusive Food System'.
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Cropin wins Climate Innovation Challenge; deploys robust climate-resilient solutions
08-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Cropin, a global provider of agri-ecosystem intelligence, was recently named one of the winners of the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) grant, which is a sub-program of the Program for Asia Resilience to Climate Change, a trust fund administered by the World Bank and funded by the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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UNILORIN secure USD 1.44m from Central Bank of Nigeria to set up poultry farm
07-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has secured a USD 1.44m (N600 million) loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria to establish a commercial poultry farm to boost the production of eggs and chicken, Mikhail Buhari, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Technology and Innovation, of the university stated this while speaking with the local news agency.
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Bayer announces changes in Executive Leadership Team of Crop Science division
04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer recently announced changes in the leadership team of its Crop Science division, with Kelly Gast assuming the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from Michael A. Schulz, effective 1 April 2022.
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Madhya Pradesh to set up Agriculture Excellence Centers in cooperation with Israel
04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Consulate General of Israel Kobbi Shoshani met Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his residence during his stay in Madhya Pradesh and development in agriculture sector in Madhya Pradesh.
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Shakti Pumps bags award for its micro smart pump innovation funded under low carbon technology project
03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, India's leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps and motors has been awarded for the Innovation of Micro Smart Pump, a highly efficient submersible helical pump solution it has developed.
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USDA provides additional funding of USD 80m for long-term dairy industry resilience
03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional investment of USD 80m in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.
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MP government takes crop insurance policies to farmers doorsteps
27-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Meri Policy, Mere Haath' campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in a village Budhi Barlai of Tehsil Sanwer in Indore.
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Research and development in agricultural sector
14-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)/Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) has developed a clear roadmap for next 10 years harnessing the power of science and innovation for securing food and nutritional security of our people, farmersâ prosperity and to enhance natural resource base to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development of Indian agriculture sector.
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Otipy appoints Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, Indiaâs first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer.
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Social Alpha, Echo Network join hands to catalyse Indiaâs green transformation
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
In an international social innovation partnership, Social Alpha and echo network have come together to catalyse Indiaâs green transformation.
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Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket, says Dr Ratna Kumria of Alliance for Agri Innovation
28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture is not only the main occupation for about 45 percent of the global population but the only means of livelihood for many. Its integral not only to rural economy but also to our culture and traditions. Even though agriculture feeds and clothes the world, in its current form it is not a very sustainable activity.
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Heartland bags USDA grant to expand research on regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration
26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Heartland Industries is proud to announce that their team has secured a grant from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Heartland's 'Hemp4Soil' program was selected as the recipient of a $360,000 grant over 3 years to develop their soil innovation program.
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Scientists now have advance tools for plant breeding, says Ratna Kumria, Director- Biotechnology, Alliance for Agri Innovation
24-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
All living organisms are the reflection of the genes they are born with and genes evolve over generations. The basis of evolution is variation and natural selection of the better variant. Agriculturists have been using this phenomenon for selecting variants with desirable traits in crop plants.
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Cargill opens first Food Innovation Center in India
10-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ramping up its Research & Development (R&D) focus, Cargill today opened the Cargill Innovation Center in Gurugram, Haryana, to develop innovative solutions that address food and beverage (F&B) market trends.
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Federation of Seed Industry, Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates World Cotton Day
06-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
On World Cotton Day on 7 October, Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI) celebrates the power of technology like Bt Cotton in making India the worldâs leading producer.
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Israeli Innovation Authority backs Seedo subsidiary for growing saffron using vertical farming technology
10-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
Seedo Corp's subsidiary (saffron-tech.ag) has been awarded a USD $1,000,000 grant from the Israeli Innovation Authority. The new grant will allow the AgTech company to accelerate its R&D program building on its groundbreaking development of the protocols for growing saffron using vertical farming technology.
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Normal monsoon this year holds potential for agriculture sector, says FSII chief
16-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rainfed farms in India occupy about 51 percent of the country's net sown area, therefore, monsoon rains are of utmost importance and benefit. Rainfall has a direct impact on agriculture since water is an essential input for farm production.
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GreenSat Innovation Labs inks MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust, IndiaHub e-Governance to launch a smart FPO initiative
09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
GreenSat Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd. a leading agritech company signed an MoU with Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT), a rural welfare organization, and IndiaHub e-Governance Pvt. Ltd., an innovation-driven start-up, as a technology partner for their Smart FPO (Farmer Producer Organization) initiative.
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Biotech KISAN Programme gets special call from DBT to improve agriculture productivity in NE Region
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for the North East Region as a part of its Mission Programme âBiotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)â, with the aim to understand the local problems of the NER farmers and provide scientific solutions to those problems.
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Karnataka sets up three centres of excellence under Indo-Israel Agriculture project
16-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
For taking forward the Israeli technologies in the field of Horticulture, BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India jointly inaugurated the three Centres of Excellence (COEs) established in Karnataka under Indo-Israel Agricultural Project (IIAP).
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Amul chief receives Asia Pacific Productivity Champion award
12-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Dr. R S Sodhi, Managing Director, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (Amul) has been awarded with the prestigious Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, Japan regional award.
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Milk Mantra appoints ex-Lactalis Sandipan Ghosh as COO
28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Milk Mantra has appointed accomplished food & dairy industry leader Sandipan Ghosh as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Sonalika launches India's first field ready electric tractor
31-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Unleashing a new era of agri innovation, Sonalika, Indiaâs fastest growing tractor brand and exporter to over 130 countries has unveiled Indiaâs first field-ready electric tractor named Tiger Electric.
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BTL EPC announces strategic OEM partnership with VST Tillers Tractor
21-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
BTL EPC LTD. (Shrachi) Kolkata, one of the foremost players in the power tiller, weeder, and allied industry has entered into a Strategic OEM agreement with VST Tillers Tractors Limited, pioneers in the manufacturing of power tillers, tractors, engines, transmission, power reaper and precision components over five decades and having manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Maluru and Mysuru and corporate office at Bangalore.
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To make Goa self sufficient in agriculture, state announces Brand Goa venture
03-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Goa Chief Minister, Dr Promod Sawant conducted a series of meetings with ICAR-CCARI and officials of State Government to prepare a roadmap for execution of strategies for improving production, productivity, value chain, mechanisation in agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries sector of Goa State.
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Assam CM lays foundation of the first Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables
02-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
Taking forward the ever-growing partnership in agriculture between Israel and India, Ambassador of Israel in India, Dr. Ron Malka visited Assam and together with Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation of the first Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Vegetables in the state today.
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Escorts' RNIL announces incubation of five agritech, other startups
16-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Rajan Nanda Innovation Lab, an initiative of Escorts Ltd., has selected five start-ups in agritech, railtech, and infratech through its Inter-College Innovation Challenge IC square to fund, incubate & mentor.
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Agri minister flags off South Indiaâs first and countryâs 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi
09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The inaugural run of Anantapur â New Delhi Kisan Rail was flagged off today through video link by Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, and Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
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To Bt or not to Bt â That is not a question anymore! by Dr Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Alliance for Agri Innovation
01-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Whenever a new technology is introduced, there are always some who will challenge the usefulness of such technology. It may be either a fear of unknown or just being plain scepticism, but we always see the debate on both sides.
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Alliance for Agri Innovation urges govt to allow Bt Brinjal trials in India
16-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) urges the Central and State Governments to allow field trials of Bt Brinjal in India.
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Weather, climate research gear up for innovation in India finds Department of Science and Technology webinar
26-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The impact of climate variability on agriculture was highlighted in a panel discussion conducted under the aegis of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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Alliance for Agri Innovation celebrates 25 years of growing GM crops
22-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Alliance for Agri Innovation (AAI), a special interest group of Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) celebrates 25 years of planting biotech crops globally.
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Fight against desert locusts will take time, says FAO chief
31-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director general QU Dongyu, has warned that efforts to control desert locusts will take time, noting increased concern for the Sahel and Southwest Asia.
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Utkal Tubers appoints agri food industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Zephyr Peacock backed potato seeds company, Utkal Tubers, has announced the appointment of Vinod Bhat as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
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South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation releases report on Impact of COVID 19 on Indian Agribusinesses
17-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Considering the growing concerns and uncertainty around the COVID 19 pandemic, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with South Asian AgTech Hub for Innovation (SAATHI) and Dalberg Advisors hosted an Online Roundtable to discuss the âImpact of COVID-19 on Indian Agribusinesses and Cross-Border Tradeâ on 10 April 2020.
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Grow what markets wants, Telangana CM directs farmers
14-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
What can be seen as interfering in the functioning of farmers' mandate, Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao is working on a policy that will allow the state government to decided which crop farmer will produce in the state.
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Swaraj Tractors recognizes heroes of Indian Agriculture with innovation awards
24-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group announced the winners of Swaraj Innovation Awards 2020 at an Agriculture Conclave held in New Delhi today. The awards were bestowed upon farmers and institutions, recognizing noteworthy contributions made by them in the field of agriculture.
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Telangana chief secretary visits Corteva Agriscienceâs Multi-Crop Research Centre
12-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
Dr Shailendra Kumar Joshi, Chief Secretary of Telangana, visited the Multi-Crop Research Centre (MCRC) of Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDupont, in Hyderabad today.
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Close to 50 MN farmers benefited from implementation of modern techniques in agriculture
25-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
As per the results of âSituation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Householdsâ conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in 2013, about 63.5 percent of the agricultural households in the rural areas of the country reported cultivation as their principal source of income. Details of the number of farmers still following age old practices are not available in the Survey.
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Bayer outlines its vision for the future of agriculture
10-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Joined by farming stakeholders, academia, NGOs and industry experts from around the globe, Bayer outlined its vision for the future of agriculture today, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability and digital transformation to help ensure the worldâs rapidly growing population can be fed without starving the planet
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SLCM files Patent for Real-time Monitoring of Quality Control Data in a Warehouse Management System
11-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), Indiaâs leading agri services solutions provider with operations across India & Myanmar has applied for a patent with the India Patent Office
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Health-focus and consumer-centric innovation will drive growth in Indian meat sector
10-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
âFocusing on consumer-centric innovations and delivering healthy eating options will help Indiaâs meat industry grow much fasterâ B. Soundararajan, Chairman, CLFMA of India said.
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Feed security is as important for Indian food security, says CLFMA chief
26-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Ensuring feed raw materials are available at affordable prices at consistent quality year-round is absolutely critical for matching the growing feed demand in India
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AgraME: Agthia partners with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed to enhance animal performance
07-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.
Agthia Group PJSC, one of the UAEâs leading food and beverage company has announce that it has entered into an innovation & technology partnership agreement with Trouw Nutrition Hifeed, a Nutreco Company which is the global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed
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Indian shrimps sector to grow double digit in the next few years, says WestCoast chief
18-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Being a leader in shrimp farming and processing, Agriculture Times caught with Rahul Kulkarni, Director of WestCoast Group, Indiaâs one of the biggest shrimps producer to know what is driving growth.
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Alltech opens office in Cambodia
17-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
Cambodia has experienced the largest percentage of growth in GDP among Southeast Asian countries
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SLCM Group bags CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2017
25-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), Indiaâs leading agri services solutions provider having operations across India & Myanmar, has been conferred with CII Industrial Innovation Award 2017 at the 7th Industrial Innovation Summit presented by Niti Aayog & organized by Confederation of Indian Industry
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BASFâs biggest Asia Pacific R&D innovation campus inaugurated in India
03-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.
BASF Group has inaugurated its new Innovation Campus Asia Pacific, located in Mumbai, India.
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Central Institute of Fisheries Education bags first prize at Alltech Innovation
27-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) team won first place for their innovative project to make aquaculture, especially shrimp farming, cleaner and greener at the second annual Alltech Innovation Competition held in Bengaluru, India.
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Sohan Lal Commodity bags Golden Peacock Award for Innovation
03-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Sohan Lal Commodity Management awarded with Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award
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Huge scope for drip irrigation in India, as only 7 MN ha land covered, against 69 MN ha, says IAI chief
28-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
With growing focus on India government on 'per drop more crop' promote farming through optimum utilization of water across the country, Agriculture Times (AgriTimes) spoke with Irrigation Association of India (IAI) president and managing director of Premier Irrigation Adritec Pvt Ltd, Shrikant Goenka on their association, as well as his organization he represent is helping farmers to achieve this goal.
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USFDA calls for greater collaborations
03-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Recognizing the importance of timely and effective collaboration between India and the food and drug regulatory body of the United States, the Director of Delhi based USFDAâs India office, Dr Mathew T Thomas has called for a collaboration of the best practices in the farmed shrimp industry to minimize the extent of export rejections into the US.
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Maharashtra CM opens Mumbaiâs first farmer to consumer market
15-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
After freeing farmers from selling their produce to middleman at the agricultural produce marketing committees (APMC) markets, Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fhadnavis has launched farmer to consumer market in Mumbai.
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Jharkhand to grow as agri state, says CM
27-Dec-2015 - 0 Comments.
Pointing that Jharkhand has full potential to grow as agriculture state, state chief minister, Raghuvar Das said that mineral-richstate has enough potential to grow in sectors like horticulture.
